Wildfires in Florida after dry winter and spring lead to drought across US | Drought
Much of the US is in the grip a widespread drought after a very dry winter and start…
Ban fur farming or risk a new pandemic | Neil Vora
Every year, millions of captive animals are gassed or electrocuted and then turned into multithousand-dollar fur coats. Though…
Soundtrack of the sea: divers use underwater speakers to help dying coral reefs | Coral
The northern coast of Jamaica once served as the backdrop for scenes in the James Bond thriller No…
Three disasters in three years: Brazil’s deadly floods show women are ‘the first to die’ when extreme weather hits | Brazil
The water mark on Naira Santa Rita’s wall told the story before she could find the words for…
Countries meet in first global effort to phase out fossil fuels
At the same time, events beyond the climate sphere are beginning to reshape the debate of fossil energy.…
5,000-mile-long marine heat wave set to hit American waters — here’s what it means for this summer
An extreme temperature pattern in the Pacific Ocean is poised to have significant effects on western North America…
What is a ‘super El Niño’ and what might it mean for the global climate? | Environment
Scientists and officials are keeping a close eye on conditions brewing in the Pacific Ocean that could spike…
Mozambique ‘sky island’ expeditions found 4 new species of chameleon – already at risk from forest loss
Tropical rainforests are known for their unique biodiversity, with species found nowhere else on Earth. But nearly 30%…
Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by ‘extremely frustrating’ delays | Pollution
Harmful compounds in children’s nappies and toxic “forever chemicals” in everyday products are among 14 hazardous substance groups…
UK firm installs world’s first offshore platform to tap ocean heat energy
A UK clean energy firm, Global OTEC, on Wednesday announced it has completed the offshore installation of a…
Department of Energy Seeks to Partner with Private Sector for Used Nuclear Fuel Recycling
WASHINGTON–The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) and Office of Environmental Management (EM) today…
Fishermen have recycled thousands of old lobster traps on Vinalhaven this winter
The sun is just starting to peak through the dense clouds on this late morning in April, as…